02896 ZIP Code
North Smithfield, Rhode island
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02896 |
| City/Town: | North Smithfield |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,449 |
| Median Household Income: | $100,669 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,900 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,720 |
| Median Home Value: | $383,600 |
| Land Area: | 23.0 sq miles
59.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.9752, -71.5441 |
Population Information (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,449 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,979 | 52.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,470 | 47.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 468 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 398 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 708 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 632 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 589 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,201 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,396 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,869 | 16.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 922 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 868 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,390 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 543 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 465 | 4.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $383,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $893 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,720 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,523 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 197 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,698 | 81.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 825 | 18.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,654 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 278 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 331 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,115 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,175 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,205 | 13.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,729 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 821 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02896 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $100,669 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,256 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $118,889 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,900 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,433 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,169 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 264 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,282 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,728 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 973 | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 468 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,983 | 95.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 46 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 120 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 258 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 140 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 268 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 176 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02896 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 112 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 83 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 237 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 208 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 411 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 586 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 613 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 976 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 735 | 16.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 562 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02896 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,504 | 73.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 511 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 23 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 79 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 30 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 936 | 15.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02896 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 671 | 10.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 453 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 43 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 943 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 193 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 127 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 449 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 524 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,569 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 521 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 172 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 459 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,843 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,316 | 81.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,087 | 27.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 395 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02896 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,452 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,825 | 40.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,456 | 32.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 185 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 86 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 162 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02896 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,591 | 76.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 213 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 255 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 151 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 132 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 64 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 314 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02896 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 224 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 507 | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 550 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 516 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 490 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 716 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 519 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 243 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 950 | 20.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02896 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 117 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 459 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,161 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,066 | 43.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 795 | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 122 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02896 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,148 | 25.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 289 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 266 | 5.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,631 | 58.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 159 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02896 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 142 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,196 | 26.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,025 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,160 | 25.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02896 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 17 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 25 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 33 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 842 | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,890 | 51.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 855 | 23.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02896 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,181 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $910 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $893 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.64 | 2.38 |
Households (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,523 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,566 | 56.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 757 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 786 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 931 | 20.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,078 | 23.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,677 | 37.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02896 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,100 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,566 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,805 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 243 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 458 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 939 | 18.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02896 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,349 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 158 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 84 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 734 | 31.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 752 | 32.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 621 | 26.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,448 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 835 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,238 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,732 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 167 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 817 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 748 | 43.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02896 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,615 | 92.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 749 | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 551 | 73.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 189 | 25.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 186 | 24.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02896 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,991 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 162 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 458 | 282.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 458 | 282.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 458 | 282.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 263 | 162.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 47 | 29.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02896 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,981 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,322 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 659 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 96 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 449 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 103 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02896 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,523 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,288 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
North Smithfield, RI02896